Window Box Garden to Dress Up Your House - Fruit, Vegetable & Herb

Step 1

Choose the Right Box

Step 2

Check for Drainage

Step 3

Put In Your Potting Mix

Step 4

Dress Up Your Window

Give Your House an Extra Splash of Color with a Window Box

Even if you have no yard at all, you can still look out your window at a beautiful garden.
Window box gardens add color and interest to a home. They're easy to plant, too, if you follow
a few simple steps.

Choose the Right Box

First, you want to decide how your window box will look. It has to be able to withstand
weather, so you can choose a box made of cedar, treated lumber, or even plastic. You can make
one yourself, or find a good one at your garden center. Just make sure that it's as wide as
your window. Also, remember that window boxes can be heavy and need to be properly secured.

Check for Drainage

Your window box should have drainage holes. If it doesn't, just drill into the bottom. If
your box will overhang an area that shouldn't be dripped on, put a tray under it, or use a
coconut husk lining to create space inside.

Put In Your Potting Mix

Dress Up Your Window

The fun part of any garden is arranging the flowers. You can try putting in the same kind of
flower in different colors. Maybe go for contrast with alternating white and red. You can add
interest by planting taller plants in the middle, such as zinnias and geraniums, and plant
trailing plants along the edge, such as ivy or vinca. You have many options, so let your
imagination rule. For a big hit of color, bunch your flowers close together when you plant
them.

Maintaining Your Window Box

Consistently water and feed your plants. Water occasionally so that the soil doesn't dry
out. Pinch back old blooms to encourage new growth and maintain a cleaner look.

Certain activities provided via the website may be covered by U.S. Patent No. 5,930,474

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